Huntingdon County Child & Adult Development Corp.

10/23/2026

10/22/2026

🚒🐻 Smokey the Bear and More 🐻🚒

Ms. Sarah's class, at our Broad Top center, had a special visitor yesterday! The children got to visit with Smokey the Bear and even got to see what it was like inside the fire protectant tent!

10/22/2026

🎃👻 Halloween Safety: Keep the Night Fun! 👻🎃
Costumes, candy, and creepy-crawlies are fun, but safety is the real Halloween treat! 🍬🕷️
Before your little goblin heads out, remember:
🔦 Light the way: Use flashlights or glow sticks when walking after dark.
🚶 Stick together: Young children should always have a trusted adult nearby.
🧟 Costume check: Make sure costumes allow children to see, breathe, walk, and move comfortably.
🚗 Be street smart: Use sidewalks and cross only with an adult.
🍭 Treat patrol: Check treats before little ones dig in!
And here's an favorite: practice your trick-or-treat route before Halloween! 🗺️ Let your child help spot safe places to cross and practice saying “thank you.” It turns safety skills into part of the adventure!
🎃 Have a boo-tiful, safe, and happy Halloween! 🧡

10/21/2026

🚒 Special Visitors Alert 🚒

Ms. Mary's class, at our Juniata Valley Center, had special visitors come! The Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department and Juniata Valley Ambulance stopped by Monday for Fire Prevention Month! They taught the class about their equipment and ways to be safe. The class also got to explore their equipment.

Trinity Hardy, the Alternate Huntingdon County Fair Queen also visited the classroom as well! She played Farm Safety Bingo, shared some healthy snacks, and read everyone a story!

10/21/2026

Event Cancellation Notice

We regret to inform our families that the Pumpkin Patch and Santa Trolley events have been canceled for this year. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or disappointment this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Thank you for your continued support of our organization and the families we serve. We are grateful for our wonderful community and look forward to future activities.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. ❤️

10/20/2026

🍎 Apple Volcanos 🍎

Ms. Sierra's class, at our Huntingdon Center shared this video of her class doing apple volcanos together! The children had a blast learning and exploring through this scientific experiment.

10/20/2026

🧠💛 ADHD Awareness Month 💛🧠
Every child learns, plays, and experiences the world in their own way. 🌟 ADHD can affect how a child focuses, manages impulses, remembers directions, and approaches everyday activities.
For little ones, patience and understanding can make a big difference! Try:
🎨 Offering hands-on activities
⏰ Giving simple, clear directions
💬 Celebrating effort and progress
🧩 Providing opportunities to move and explore
Different ways of learning deserve different ways of supporting. 💛🌈

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

🚒 Fire Company Visit 🚒

Ms. Sarah's class, at our Broad Top Center, had some special visitors from the Fire Company stop by! They talked to the children about fire safety and let all the kids spray the hose and climb into the fire truck!

10/15/2026

👐 Happy Global Handwashing Day! 👐
Clean hands help keep little hands healthy and ready to learn! 🌟 Teaching children when and how to wash their hands is an important healthy habit.
Remember to wash hands:
🧼 Before eating
🚽 After using the bathroom
🤧 After coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose
🏡 When coming home from somewhere
Sing a short song while scrubbing with soap and water, and make handwashing fun! 🎶
Small hands. Healthy habits. Big impact! 💛